Do I need a visa to travel to Australia?

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How long is the validity period of an Australian tourist visa, is there any limit on the number of entries and exits, and how much is the application fee?

The Australian Electronic Travel Visa (ETA) (Class 601) is valid for 12 months. Each entry can stay for up to 3 months. There is no limit on the number of entries and exits during the validity period of the visa. The visa application fee is 20 Australian dollars (about HK$99).

[Australia Travel] Australia Electronic Travel Authority ETA Application Guide 2025｜Validity and Fees｜Important Notes

【Australia Travel】Australia Electronic Travel Visa ETA Application Tutorial｜Validity Period and Fees｜Notes

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If you plan to travel to Australia, you must apply for the Australia Electronic Travel Authority ETA before departure! Who needs to apply for the Australia ETA, eligibility, and application steps? This time, Kwiksure shares information about applying for the Australia ETA, explaining the required documents, application process, and important notes.

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Australia ETA Visa｜Tourist Visa Type

According to Australian government regulations, an Australia Electronic Travel Authority ETA (subclass 601) is required for tourism travel to Australia. As long as you hold a passport from the nationalities designated by the Australian Immigration Department, including Hong Kong SAR Passport and BNO, you can apply for the Australia ETA via the dedicated mobile application. Note that subclass 601 visas are for tourism only and do not permit work in Australia.

Australia ETA Visa｜Validity, Stay Limit, Fees

Australia Electronic Travel Authority ETA (Subclass 601)
Visa Validity	12 months
Maximum Stay Per Entry	3 months
Number of Entries	Unlimited
Fee	20 AUD (approx. HK$99)
Processing Time	About 12 hours

Australia ETA Visa｜Required Documents and Tools

Valid passport
Valid email address
Mobile phone with NFC, location, and camera functions
Valid credit card

Australia ETA Visa｜Application Steps

Step 1: Download the "AustralianETA" mobile app (iOS) (Android)

Step 2: After installation, open the app and agree to the terms

Step 3: Set a password and choose whether to enable biometric authentication

[Australia Travel] Australia Electronic Travel Authority ETA Application Guide｜Validity and Fees｜Important Notes

Step 4: Indicate if you are a travel agent

Step 5: New applicants select "New ETA" and agree to the terms

Step 6: Use your phone to photograph the personal data page of your passport

Step 7: Scan the passport chip with NFC

Step 8: Confirm personal information

Step 9: Take a personal portrait photo

Step 10: If the applicant has other passports

Step 11: Enter other personal details such as nationality, residential address at departure, and phone number

Step 12: Enter your email address and click "Verify email"

Step 13: Enter the 6-digit verification code received via email

Step 14: After successful verification, confirm personal information again

Step 15: Choose visa application type (business or tourism)

Step 16: Declare any criminal or violence records

Step 17: Enter Australian residential address and confirm information accuracy

Step 18: Choose payment method for application fee

Step 19: Submit the application officially; approval results will be sent to the registered email within 12 hours

[Australia Travel] Australia Electronic Travel Authority ETA Application Guide｜Validity and Fees｜Important Notes

Australia ETA Visa｜7 Important Notes

Currently, the Australia Electronic Travel Authority ETA (subclass 601) can only be applied for via the designated mobile application; no other application channels are available.
The Australia ETA (subclass 601) is valid for one year and cannot be extended.

The Australia ETA is linked to a valid passport; if the passport expires, the visa will also become invalid and must be reapplied for.
The ETA application must be made outside Australia.
All family members planning to travel to Australia (including infants) must apply for their own Australia ETA.

Check your spam folder as the approval email may be stored there.
Under special circumstances, visa restrictions may vary; please carefully review the conditions upon receiving your visa.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a visa to enter Australia?

What is the validity, entry limits, and application fee for the Australia tourist visa?

The Australia Electronic Travel Authority ETA (subclass 601) is valid for 12 months, allows a maximum stay of 3 months per entry, permits unlimited entries within the visa validity, and the application fee is 20 AUD (approx. HK$99).

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Created On: 2025-05-16